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Adelaide University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Why Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences?

Sow the seeds to an exciting career with a degree in agricultural science.
Agriculture is all about producing the food and materials that we use every day. Learn how the world utilises natural resources. Deepen your understanding of crops, soil, livestock and community. Study the only Agricultural Science degree in South Australia and explore a hands-on approach to joining this booming industry. With positions for graduates outstripping supply, you’ll graduate in-demand and ready to be an agricultural leader. From consulting to sustainability, the field of agriculture is broad. Learn how to be a modern innovator to improve global food supply and adapt with new technologies.

Campus Information

Waite

Waite Campus also features the Waite Arboretum occupying 27 hectares and containing about 2,500 specimens representing more than 800 plant species. Getting to Waite Campus is easy via one of the many nearby bus routes and there are also plenty of on-campus car parks for students, staff and visitors.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You’ll graduate highly sought after and be well-positioned to work in industries such as:

  • Advisory and regulatory services  
  • Agricultural and business consulting  
  • Agricultural and horticultural production  
  • Agronomy  
  • Banking and rural finance  
  • Food security 
  • Climate smart food production 
  • Managing commercial enterprises  
  • Journalism, communication and marketing  
  • Research, laboratory and technical work  
  • Secondary, tertiary and vocational education.  

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

 

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Disclaimer: PSA updates the information on this page from time to time; however, there may have been more recent updates. Please refer to the university website for the latest information.